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A review by literatehedgehog
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A twisted character study - what is forged by magical power and trauma.
This lies somewhere between Novik's deadly education series (but a different kind of darkness) and Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (secret society with a magical library in London).
The first three quarters were fascinating, I kept wanting to read just one more chapter, no matter which character was the focus. The end was ... Underwhelming? Abrupt? I already knew it was a trilogy, it definitely ends as if you're immediately picking up the next. Maybe I will.
This lies somewhere between Novik's deadly education series (but a different kind of darkness) and Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (secret society with a magical library in London).
The first three quarters were fascinating, I kept wanting to read just one more chapter, no matter which character was the focus. The end was ... Underwhelming? Abrupt? I already knew it was a trilogy, it definitely ends as if you're immediately picking up the next. Maybe I will.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Child abuse